CNO RPN/CNO RPN Practice Test Answered

CNO RPN/CNO RPN Practice Test Answered Case Information: Mrs. Jackson, 58 years old, has been admitted to a 4 bed room on a medical unit with a diagnosis of pneumonia. 1. The physician’s orders for Mrs. Jackson include sputum specimen for culture and sensitivity and acid-fast bacilli(AFB). What is the correct method for the client to collect the sputum specimen? A) Rinse mouth with mouthwash and collect specimen after breakfast. B) Collect specimen in a sterile container at bedtime after deep breathing and coughing. C) Collect specimen at breakfast after rinsing mouth with water. D) Rinse mouth with water and collect at bedtime. 2. Mrs. Jackson’s sputum specimen has come back positive for ABF, and a diagnosis of tuberculosis has been made. Which nursing intervention is best? A) Move Mrs. Jackson to a private room using reverse isolation. B) Use enteric isolation precautions when providing care for Mrs. Jackson. C) Use disposable dishes and equipment in Mrs. Jackson’s room. D) Move Mrs. Jackson to a private room with negative air flow. 3. Mrs. Jackson has to go to the Radiology department for a chest X-ray. What should the practical nurse do? A) Have Mrs. Jackson wear a mask while out of her room. B) Suggest that a portable X-ray be brought to Mrs. Jackson’s room. C) Alert the Radiology Department and advise all staff to wear a mask. D) Wear a mask and gloves while transporting her. 4. What action represents appropriate risk management interventions for tuberculosis? A) Teaching Mrs. Jackson about the medications she is taking for TB. B) Monitoring the clients exposed to TB for signs and symptoms of the disease. C) Offering to request a laboratory test for TB for the clients exposed. D) Placing clients exposed to TB on droplet precautions until laboratory results return. 5. What therapeutic regimen for tuberculosis would be ordered for Mrs. Jackson? A) A chest X-ray, a cough suppressant and an antibiotic. B) Follow-up sputum specimens, physiotherapy and a series of chest x-rays. C) a series of chest X-rays, several antibiotics and follow-up sputum specimens. D) Follow-up sputum specimens, chest physiotherapy and bronchodilator medications. Case Information: Ms. Saunders, 23 years old, has been admitted with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. She has participated in the development of her care plan. 6. Ms. Saunders states, “Everyone is overreacting to my condition and I would do much better with treatment at home.” What does this statement by Ms. Saunders reflect? A) Acceptance of her condition. B) Fear of her condition. C) Denial of her condition. D) Understanding of her condition. 7. Which of the following examples from Ms. Saunders’ chart uses appropriate documentation principles? A) Some symptoms of anorexia present. B) Encouraged client to discuss feelings. C) Stated goal is 4KG weight gain. D) Discussed weight loss with client. 8. What aspect of Ms. Saunders’ care should take priority for the practical nurse? A) Building a trusting relationship with her. B) Reviewing the care plan with her. C) Discussing her nutrition with the dietitian. D) Assisting her to identify coping skills. 9. Ms. Saunders has lost 1 KG in the past week. What response by the practical nurse would best help Ms. Saunders meet her nutritional needs? A) “Eating may speed up your discharge.” B) “Let’s review your goals from your care plan.” C) “Would you like to see the dietician?” D) “Shall we take it one day at a time?” 10. The practical nurse notices Ms. Saunders hiding food under her dinner tray and comments on it. Ms. Saunders says, “Quit telling me to eat!” Which response by the practical nurse is most appropriate? A) “Ms. Saunders, you need to review your nutritional goals.” B) “You should eat all the food on your tray.” C) “You have an eating disorder and we want to help you with it.” D) “I want you to tell me why you are here.”